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Podcast Index MCP Server

Bring Podcasting
to OpenAI Agents SDK

Learn how to connect Podcast Index to OpenAI Agents SDK and start using 16 AI agent tools in minutes. Fully managed, enterprise secure, and ready to use without writing a single line of code.

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Compatible with every major AI agent and IDE

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Podcast Index

What is the Podcast Index MCP Server?

Connect to the Podcast Index to tap into a massive, independent database of podcasts and episodes. This MCP server allows your AI agent to browse the open podcasting directory without the restrictions of proprietary platforms.

What you can do

  • Deep Search — Find podcasts by general terms, specific titles, or even by the people (hosts/guests) featured in them.
  • Metadata Retrieval — Fetch comprehensive details using RSS feed URLs, Index IDs, Podcast GUIDs, or iTunes IDs.
  • Episode Discovery — List all episodes for a specific feed or find individual episodes by their unique GUID.
  • Trending & Recent — Stay updated with recent feeds and episodes, or discover something new with random episode selection.

How it works

  1. Subscribe to this server
  2. Enter your Podcast Index API Key and Secret
  3. Start exploring the world of podcasts from Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client

Who is this for?

  • Content Researchers — quickly find episodes on specific topics or featuring certain guests.
  • Developers — integrate podcast data into applications without building complex scrapers.
  • Podcast Enthusiasts — discover new shows and stay updated on the latest releases through natural conversation.

Built-in capabilities (16)

get_episode_by_guid

Get a specific episode by its GUID

get_episodes_by_feed_id

List episodes for a specific feed ID

get_episodes_by_feed_url

List episodes for a specific feed URL

get_podcast_by_feed_id

Get podcast details using its internal Index ID

get_podcast_by_feed_url

Get podcast details using its RSS feed URL

get_podcast_by_guid

Get podcast details using its Podcast GUID

get_podcast_by_itunes_id

Get podcast details using its iTunes ID

get_random_episodes

Get a selection of random episodes

get_recent_episodes

Get the most recently published episodes

get_recent_feeds

Get the most recently added or updated feeds

get_recent_new_feeds

Get feeds newly added to the index

get_value_by_feed_id

Get the value block by feed ID

get_value_by_feed_url

Get the value block (e.g., Lightning Network details) for a feed URL

search_by_person

Search for podcasts featuring a specific person

search_by_term

Search for podcasts by a general search term

search_by_title

Search for podcasts by title

Why OpenAI Agents SDK?

The OpenAI Agents SDK auto-discovers all 16 tools from Podcast Index through native MCP integration. Build agents with built-in guardrails, tracing, and handoff patterns. chain multiple agents where one queries Podcast Index, another analyzes results, and a third generates reports, all orchestrated through Vinkius.

  • Native MCP integration via MCPServerSse, pass the URL and the SDK auto-discovers all tools with full type safety

  • Built-in guardrails, tracing, and handoff patterns let you build production-grade agents without reinventing safety infrastructure

  • Lightweight and composable: chain multiple agents and MCP servers in a single pipeline with minimal boilerplate

  • First-party OpenAI support ensures optimal compatibility with GPT models for tool calling and structured output

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See it in action

Podcast Index in OpenAI Agents SDK

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Why Vinkius

Podcast Index and 4,000+ other MCP servers. One platform. One governance layer.

Teams that connect Podcast Index to OpenAI Agents SDK through Vinkius don't need to source, host, or maintain individual MCP servers. Every tool call runs inside a hardened runtime with credential isolation, DLP, and a signed audit chain.

4,000+MCP Servers ready
<40msCold start
60%Token savings
Raw MCP
Vinkius
Server catalogFind and host yourself4,000+ managed
InfrastructureSelf-hostedSandboxed V8 isolates
Credential handlingPlaintext in configVault + runtime injection
Data loss preventionNoneConfigurable DLP policies
Kill switchNoneGlobal instant shutdown
Financial circuit breakersNonePer-server limits + alerts
Audit trailNoneEd25519 signed logs
SIEM log streamingNoneSplunk, Datadog, Webhook
HoneytokensNoneCanary alerts on leak
Custom domainsNot applicableDNS challenge verified
GDPR complianceManual effortAutomated purge + export
Enterprise Security

Why teams choose Vinkius for Podcast Index in OpenAI Agents SDK

The Podcast Index MCP Server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS — a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts. All 16 tools execute in hardened sandboxes optimized for native MCP execution.

Your AI agents in OpenAI Agents SDK only access the data you authorize, with DLP that blocks sensitive information from ever reaching the model, kill switch for instant shutdown, and up to 60% token savings. Enterprise-grade infrastructure, zero maintenance.

Podcast Index
Fully ManagedVinkius Servers
60%Token savings
High SecurityEnterprise-grade
IAMAccess control
EU AI ActCompliant
DLPData protection
V8 IsolateSandboxed
Ed25519Audit chain
<40msKill switch
Stream every event to Splunk, Datadog, or your own webhook in real-time

* Every MCP server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS - a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts optimized for native MCP execution. See our infrastructure

The Vinkius Advantage

How Vinkius secures Podcast Index for OpenAI Agents SDK

Every tool call from OpenAI Agents SDK to the Podcast Index MCP Server is protected by DLP redaction, cryptographic audit chains, V8 sandbox isolation, kill switch, and financial circuit breakers.

< 40msCold start
Ed25519Signed audit chain
60%Token savings
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

01

Can I search for podcasts where a specific person is a guest or host?

Yes! Use the search_by_person tool with the person's name. The agent will return a list of podcasts associated with that individual.

02

How do I get the latest episodes from a specific show?

You can use either get_episodes_by_feed_id if you have the internal ID, or get_episodes_by_feed_url if you have the RSS link. Both will provide a list of recent episodes.

03

Can I find a podcast if I only have its iTunes ID?

Absolutely. Use the get_podcast_by_itunes_id tool to fetch the full Podcast Index metadata using the Apple Podcasts/iTunes identifier.

04

How does the OpenAI Agents SDK connect to MCP?

Use MCPServerSse(url=...) to create a server connection. The SDK auto-discovers all tools and makes them available to your agent with full type information.

05

Can I use multiple MCP servers in one agent?

Yes. Pass a list of MCPServerSse instances to the agent constructor. The agent can use tools from all connected servers within a single run.

06

Does the SDK support streaming responses?

Yes. The SDK supports SSE and Streamable HTTP transports, both of which work natively with Vinkius.

07

MCPServerStreamableHttp not found

Ensure you have the latest version: pip install --upgrade openai-agents

08

Agent not calling tools

Make sure your prompt explicitly references the task the tools can help with.

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